Leptarctia californiae

Walker, 1855

California Tiger Moth

Leptarctia californiae, the California , is a of tiger moth in the Erebidae. First described by Francis Walker in 1855, this western North species inhabits montane environments including open forests, meadows, and clearings. It is one of few species in the Leptarctia, which belongs to the tiger moth tribe Arctiini.

Leptarctia californiae by (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC-BY license.

Leptarctia californiae YPM ENT 575679 V by Gall, L. F.. Used under a CC0 license.

Leptarctia californiae by iNaturalist user: icosahedron. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leptarctia californiae: //lɛpˈtɑːrktiə ˌkælɪˈfɔːrniaɪ//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Habitat

Open forests, meadows, and clearings in mountainous regions.

Distribution

Western North America, ranging from New Mexico and Colorado west to California and north to British Columbia.

More Details

Taxonomic history

Originally described as Nemeophila californiae by Walker in 1855, the was later transferred to the Leptarctia. The genus Leptarctia is a small lineage within the tribe Arctiini.